Shark Tank India 5 saw an exciting pitch from Chennai-based deep-tech startup Kelvin6k. Founders Dr Pradeepkumar Sundarraj and Dr Ravi Kant Upadhyay introduced their mobile robotic arm (the Kelvin6k ATOM), which can build structures directly on-site using 3D printing. The innovative approach immediately caught the attention of both investors and viewers.
Shark Tank India 5: Pitchers’ Dream From India To Moon And Mars
During their pitch, the founders spoke about their ambitious goals. They said, “Aaj humein kai deshon se business proposals bhi mil rahe hain, lekin humare sapne to chhote chaand ke paar jaane ke hain. 2030 tak humara target hai Moon aur Mars par 3D print karna. Hum dekh rahe hain ki future India ke liye aur duniya ke liye kya possibilities hain.”
They also explained the technology’s flexibility and eco-friendly design and added, “Solar energy ka use karke, sand aur other materials se ek big set bana kar, usse align karke hum destination habitat create kar sakte hain bina cement ya kisi aur traditional material ke. Demo mein aapko dikhaana chahiye ki ghar yahan par kaise banega. Ek pillar build karenge, aur agar accelerator use karein to 10-20 minutes mein 2 feet ka structure print kiya ja sakta hai. Installation mein aap few steps follow karke same result achieve kar sakte hain.”
Faster, Greener Construction With Kelvin6k
Kelvin6k’s ATOM can dramatically reduce construction time and cost. The founders claim a 2,500 sq. ft. home can be printed in under 30 days, cutting timelines by 60% and costs by 30%. By replacing manual labour with precise robotics, Kelvin6k addresses delays and quality issues common in conventional construction.
Environmental sustainability is another highlight. The startup uses a fly ash-based geopolymer “ink,” which reduces carbon emissions by 90% compared to traditional cement. Their zero-cement process and patent-pending “Made in India” robotics position Kelvin6k as a leader in green construction technology.
Kelvin6k has already made a mark by constructing India’s first onsite 3D-printed building for the Military Engineer Services (MES). The startup earned Rs 2.5 crore in revenue over two years. Their robotic hardware is reportedly ten times cheaper than international alternatives, making high-tech construction more accessible in India.
In the Tank, Kelvin6k sought strategic partners to scale their operations and meet rising demand from government and private projects. The Sharks were impressed by their intellectual property, sustainability credentials, and potential to transform the real estate and defence sectors.
Meanwhile, Shark Tank India 5 airs on Sony TV and Sony LIV from Monday to Friday. It Season 5 panel features 15 judges, including returning favourites Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, Ritesh Agarwal, Amit Jain, Kunal Bahl and Viraj Bahl, alongside new entrants Varun Alagh, Mohit Yadav, Shaily Mehrotra, Hardik Kothiya, Kanika Tekriwal and Pratham Mittal.
